Te Iringa – Roberts Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 24 November 2021 Banner Photo: Roberts Hut, looking in need of some TLC With permission from Helisika (the leaseholders) and our access fee paid, the vanload of ten eager trampers headed down the Gentle Anne Road, excited about what the Te Iringa – Roberts Hut tramp would… [Read More]
Bubbles and chocolate top off a great day
47th Anniversary tramp to Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 9 October 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Celebration at the memorial cairn A group of 15 eager trampers set out from the Makahu Saddle, Kaweka Road car park for the 7.5km ascent of Kaweka J – the highest point in the Kaweka range (elevation 1724 m),… [Read More]
Far above the fog, we ride the serpent to Mackintosh Hut
Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 31 July 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Morning tea time at Mackintosh Hut Eleven keen trampers gathered at Park Island which was cloaked in a chilly fog. Luckily for us, as we neared the Lakes car park, that fog had lifted and there was no wind. The day promised to… [Read More]
Unlucky 13’s missed turning leads to a triumph of will over undergrowth
Sparrowhawk Range, Wednesday 7 July 2021 Banner Photo: ‘Yeeha’ and oh the relief: we are clear of the scrub bashing Fifteen gathered at Park Island with no one mentioning the possibility of inclement weather. And they weren’t put off by rain on the van’s windscreen that featured on and off during the drive. After about… [Read More]